YES!! When compared to the cost to maintain a w126. The parts of on the w140 are outrageous!! Common problem is for the ac evaporator to go out. You don't even want to know how much that costs to have fixed. The entire front passenger compartment gets disassebled. All you see is thosands of wires!!! They are great to look at, but I know I wouldn't want to pay the repair bill after taking it to the shop.